STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Developmental Services Worker 1 (35 Hour)

Recruitment #210722-5661HN-001

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Introduction



Are you a current State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) employee? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can act as a part of a team to help make a difference not just in your community, but also on an individual level? If this sounds like you, we invite you to check out this exciting opportunity below!

The DDS - West Region, has one current job opportunity for DSW1,  at the White Plains Road Respite Center, 516 White Plains Road, in Trumbull. This is a full-time, 3rd shift (70 hours/pay period) position with a work schedule as follows:
  • 10:30 p.m. - 7:15 a.m., Thursday through Sunday.
  • Regular Days Off:  Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
  • However, flexibility is needed in order to meet the needs of the agency.
In this role, we would empower you to assist in the pursuit of our mission to promote meaningful opportunities for the individuals we serve in order for them to fully participate as valued members of their communities. Specifically, we would entrust you to:
  • Assist in the implementation of policies and procedures
  • Provide assistance and mentorship to our clients in daily living activities
  • Engage in therapeutic programs to help develop individuals capabilities
  • Other duties as assigned
We would continue to offer the same competitive benefits you are accustomed to as an Agency employee. This includes health and dental insurance, a retirement plan, group life insurance, and other supplemental benefits. Paid time off is also offered, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year, in addition to vacation, sick, and personal leave accruals.

We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career with us and make an impact by serving your state!

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the Department of Developmental Services, who has permanent state status*, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

*For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period. For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).

Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applicants my be considered.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies. Please note you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

For this recruitment applicants will be required to have the following:
  • Incumbents must have the ability to be Med. Certified
  • Must have a valid drivers license
  • Will be required to travel
  • Will be required to obtain an F-Endorsement on their driver's license by the completion of the working test period
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. Failure to reply by the deadline indicated on the notification may result in you being disqualified from consideration.

If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Renee LaBarge, DDS EEO Director at (860) 418-6022 or Renee.LaBarge@ct.gov.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Elizabeth Weston at Elizabeth.Weston@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for acting as part of a team in an intensive programming effort designed for the care, guidance, supervision and training of individuals.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Receives training in, then independently implements, policies and procedures designed to achieve objectives of a program for persons with intellectual disabilities; provides assistance and instruction to individuals in activities of daily living; participates in therapeutic programs for development of individuals capabilities; provides guidance and instruction to individuals in development of desirable personal habits, hygiene and social relationships; implements individual program plans; participates in preparation, serving and feeding of meals; performs housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean and healthy environment; participates in social and recreational activities; reinforces appropriate individual behavior through modification techniques; may administer selected oral medications with appropriate training; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable interpersonal skills; ability to develop a positive relationship with individuals; ability to train individuals in self care habits, personal hygiene and proper social conduct; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and/or training that could be expected to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:
  • Experience working with individuals who have significant behavioral and psychiatric diagnosis.
  • Experience crafting and implementing behavioral support plans.
  • Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain their Medication Certification as defined by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing Declaratory Ruling – Delegation by Licensed Nurses to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel,; when working in a location that does not have 24 hour nursing care.
  2. Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
  3. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, Public Passenger Endorsement or Commercial Driver's license for designated positions.
  4. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess physical and emotional health for efficient performance of duties; a physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have significant exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.





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